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[NEWS] SNOOP DOGG TAKES EXECUTIVE ROLE AT DEF JAM

Congratulations are in order for the Doggfather, Snoop Dogg, as he joins Def Jam as Executive Creative and Strategic Consultant… Def Jam announced this week that Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., professionally known as Snoop Dogg, global superstar, entrepreneur, and cultural icon, is joining the label as Executive Creative and Strategic Consultant, a new role that will allow him to strategically work across the label’s executive team and artist roster. With an immediate focus on A&R and creative development, Snoop Dogg is joining Def Jam as a senior strategic advisor, based in Los Angeles and reporting to Universal Music Group Chairman

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[MAGAZINE] THE DEATH ROW CHAIN

When was the last time a piece of jewellery scared you? Sounds like a weird question right? Well, what if it was sitting on the chest of the now-incarcerated crime lord/rap mogul/overall terrifying human being; Suge Knight?
See, now you can understand why it’s scary… Here are some facts on how said medallion earned its intimidating reputation: 1) It’s the first piece of jewellery in the history of the rap game that practically became gang insignia. 2) It was a medallion that represented the gangsta rap lifestyle so much that certain West Coast public schools began to ban the logo. 3)

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[NEWS] SNOOP DOGG TAKES EXECUTIVE ROLE AT DEF JAM

Congratulations are in order for the Doggfather, Snoop Dogg, as he joins Def Jam as Executive Creative and Strategic Consultant… Def Jam announced this week that Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., professionally known as Snoop Dogg, global superstar, entrepreneur, and cultural icon, is joining the label as Executive Creative and Strategic Consultant, a new role that will allow him to strategically work across the label’s executive team and artist roster. With an immediate focus on A&R and creative development, Snoop Dogg is joining Def Jam as a senior strategic advisor, based in Los Angeles and reporting to Universal Music Group Chairman

Read More »

[MAGAZINE] THE DEATH ROW CHAIN

When was the last time a piece of jewellery scared you? Sounds like a weird question right? Well, what if it was sitting on the chest of the now-incarcerated crime lord/rap mogul/overall terrifying human being; Suge Knight?
See, now you can understand why it’s scary… Here are some facts on how said medallion earned its intimidating reputation: 1) It’s the first piece of jewellery in the history of the rap game that practically became gang insignia. 2) It was a medallion that represented the gangsta rap lifestyle so much that certain West Coast public schools began to ban the logo. 3)

Read More »